Murray Williamson

Basetsana Makhalemele

Basetsana Makhalemele is a twenty-eight year old creative. A self-taught documentary photographer based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Makhalemele discovered her passion for capturing genuine moments and compelling stories in 2016 after realising the emotional impact of her photographs.

As a graduate in journalism and media studies, Makhalemele uses documentary photography and storytelling to highlight social issues and represent the voices of those who are marginalised in her community.

Makhalemele hails from a township that appears to be isolated called Warden in the Free State. Her work focusses on documenting and sharing perspectives on social, physical, and emotional aspects of daily life, investigates authentic moments and conditions in South Africa with the goal of studying the African continent.

At the moment, she is gradually stepping outside of her comfort zone and beginning to investigate photography’s more artistic side.

Makhalemele has come to understand how photography changes the way she interacts with the outside world, her community, and herself by fostering a sense of proximity and connection.

Andy Reeves

Andy Reeves is a photographer from Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on beauty and fashion; always pushing to make things a little weird and editorial. 

"If photography is painting with light, then I want to be a hybrid of Jackson Pollock and René Magritte."

@Les.isonline

Les (she/they), a 22-year-old multidisciplinary creative based in Johannesburg, began their creative journey in late 2021, initially taking candid photos of friends. Their focus shifted to capturing the youthful, raw, and eclectic energy of Johannesburg's event spaces in 2022, gaining recognition as a photographer with an honest and intimate perspective. Les has documented events such as Boiler Room, Vogue Nights Joburg, Kop, NarowBi, EDEN, Ebumnandini, and the Rocking The Daisies After-Party, showcasing a love for music and a talent for capturing both emerging and established artists.

Beyond music and entertainment, Les (she/they) has ventured into the fashion space, working at the 2022 Villioti Fashion Shows and collaborating with local fashion individuals. Their work has been featured in publications like HAZE Magazine, where they served as the photographer and designer for "Collision," Moye Magazine's Youth Day piece on young artists, and ColorBloc Magazine's 'Next-Gen' issue, demonstrating their diverse and impactful contributions to the creative scene.